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We all have our own Christmas traditions, the family meals, the annual films, the little rituals that make the festive season feel special. But have you ever thought about making Gloucester Rugby part of those celebrations? It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of…
With the busy Christmas season fast approaching, Gloucestershire County Council is encouraging visitors and residents to make the most of Arle Court Transport Hub’s convenient and cost-effective park and ride service. In a town centre bustling with festive shoppers and event-goers, finding a parking…
Cheltenham based Dunkertons Organic Cider is delighted to announce that its Black Fox Cider has been awarded gold at the World Cider Awards 2025, the global competition that celebrates the very best in cider-making excellence. Often described as the Oscars of the cider world, the World Cider Awards…
Cheltenham’s popular soft play venue, The Play Farm , closed recently in advance of an exciting transformation under new ownership. The business has been acquired by Little Centurions — a premium children’s soft play and café concept already thriving in Cirencester — and will reopen later this year…
Cheltenham Borough Council is inviting residents, visitors and businesses to share their views on how the town can use its rich heritage to shape a vibrant future. A new public questionnaire aims to gather ideas and opinions on how to discover, learn, celebrate and protect Cheltenham’s history…
A hometown hit: A phenomenal year What a year 2025 has been. Dom Joly's Speakeazy was launched in his hometown, Cheltenham, on April 3 2024, Dom Joly’s “mystery night out” quickly established itself as a must-see addition to Cheltenham’s cultural life. The show hit the ground running. Every time new…
The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2025 has concluded with a landmark edition, marking a record-breaking year for ticket sales and reaffirming the enduring power of literature festivals. Over ten vibrant days, Festival-goers from across the UK and beyond came together to…
The Cheltenham Trust are delighted to announce a series of cracking festive events, headlined by the legendary DJ Chris Moyles hosting the ultimate Christmas party - Deck the Hall - at the iconic Cheltenham Town Hall on Friday 19 December. Party like it’s 1999 with a set packed full of 90s and 00s…
CEO Jessica Brewster and the team at The Cheltenham Trust are delighted to be throwing open the doors to Pittville Pump Room for a pop-up café from 30 October – 29 November. Open from 9.30am - 4.30pm every day, visitors are invited in to enjoy delicious food and drink, discover the rich history of…
Celebrations include a special exhibition and the chance to adopt the piano on which Gustav Holst composed The Planets. The Cheltenham birthplace of composer Gustav Holst is celebrating 50 years as a museum with a special exhibition and a golden anniversary appeal to help safeguard its future. Since…